San Diego Tattoo Invitational 2018
San Diego, the city where the summer never ends and history runs deep. Known as the birthplace of California, a great city and seaport. The city through history had become…
Tattoo Conventions
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Your agenda for getting tattooed
Sneak previews and reportage from tattoo conventions the world over.
United Ink’s No Limits International Tattoo Expo
Art Knows No Limits: International tattoo show draws creatives from around the globe From April 20th to the 22nd, tattoo artists from around the world gathered at Resorts World Casino…
Coalition for Tattoo Safety: waiting for the event in Las Vegas
The tattoo art form has existed for centuries and as many in the tattoo profession have experienced, the tattoo industry has been primarily self-regulated for over the last 50 years.…
International Tattoo Convention Frankfurt 2018
The convention in Frankfurt am Main is a legendary, well-entrenched event in Europe which the German crowds are particularly fond of… And we were there once again this year on…
Bologna Tattoo Expo 2018
We’re here to present the third edition of a legendary convention in Italy: the Bologna Tattoo Expo, which – after twenty-three years of silence – was reborn two years ago…
The Tattoo Collective – London: 17-18 March 2018
Last March Tattoo Life and the organisers of The International London Tattoo Convention have come back to the Old Truman Brewery for this exciting and exclusive show: The Tattoo Collective.…
Mondial du Tatouage 2018
Welcome to the international square of tattooing, where each year thousands of people meet to share – at all levels – their passion and love for this art! From March…
Montreux Tattoo Convention
Last September Montreux Tattoo Convention in Switzerland took place. It was the 3rd edition and even for a young convention the organizers set up an event that every one are…
Second Monster Ink Tattoo Fest 2017
6-7-8 October 2017: this was the special weekend of the Monster Ink Tattoo Fest, in Venray (The Netherlands). The Demon Drome Wall of Death has bring to the audience lots…
The International Brussels Tattoo Convention 2017
An amazing show took place on November 2017 (10/11/12th) in Bruxelles, with many things to see, do, buy, look, taste and try. The most important thing is that a lot…
The Bay Area Convention of the Tattoo Arts 2017
You know what they say about Lucky 13! The Bay Area Convention of the Tattoo Arts, presented by Black Claw, was better than ever in its’ 13th year on October…
Barcelona Tattoo Expo: 20th Anniversary
From September 29th to October 1st Plaza Espana was once again full of people waiting to enter the pavilion of Barcelona’s trade fair structure and celebrate together with a lots…
The best of London Tattoo Convention 2017
The 13th edition of the London Tattoo Convention took place on the last weekend of September: we’re talking about a not-to-be-missed appointment for everyone who really cares about this art…
London Tattoo Convention: Saturday Highlights
Yesterday was an amazing day at the London Tattoo Convention! Here’s our Saturday Highlights from the Tobacco Docks!
What’s going on at the London Tattoo Convention?
Today is the second day of The London Tattoo Convention and everything’s going great here at the Tobacco Dock! Are you coming to join us? Tickets are still available on…
London Tattoo Convention 2017 preview: Tattoo Models
As usual, tattooing will shine not only on the skins of collectors, between the hands of tattoo artists, and on paper or canvas, but it will also strut as always…
London Tattoo Convention 2017 preview: Live Music!
This September 22nd and 23rd, Tobacco Dock will play host to two evenings of raucous rock’n’roll, with an incredible line-up of bands and DJ’s! By popular demand Orange Goblin are…
27th International Tattoo Convention Berlin 2017
The Berlin Convention was back once again this year for its usual summer date (4-5-6 August). This legendary appointment with the tattoo world returned to bring a buzz to the…
London Tattoo Convention 2017 preview: Art Exhibitions
Tattoo is art. Tattooists are artisans and artists who express themselves through ink on skin as well as brushes on canvas, paper, pencils and colours. And that’s not all: the…
The International London Tattoo Convention 2017
We’re ready for the official launch of the International London Tattoo Convention 2017: the countdown begins! The 13th edition of The International London Tattoo Convention, the most exciting, anticipated and…
International Tattoo & Lifestyle Show Dortmund
22.International Tattoo & Lifestyle Show Dortmund 30th JUNE – 2nd JULY 2017 After a year we returned to Western Germany for the 22nd edition of the International Tattoo & Piercing…
The International Athens Tattoo Convention 2017
The International Athens Tattoo Convention 2017 – 12-13-14 May 2017 After last year’s big anniversary (the Athens convention celebrated its tenth birthday in 2016), this year’s ink and body art event…
International Tattoo Convention Frankfurt: 21 – 23 April 2017
Attending the Frankfurt convention is a must: it is one of the most long-running festivals in Europe and in fact this year it reached its twenty-fifth edition. Always familiar in…
The Tattoo Collective
Presented by Tattoo Life and the International London Tattoo Convention The Tattoo Collective is a unique and innovative tattoo convention showcasing the best of British & Irish studios and inspirational…